Allan Gray Makers Startup Academy for Aspiring Artisan Entrepreneurs

The Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropy South Africa initiative is seeking 50 candidates per province from Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo. 

The Allan Gray Makers Startup Academy is a fully funded, 8-month incubation programme tailored for aspiring artisan entrepreneurs specialising in the Plumbing and Electrical trades. Participants will receive comprehensive business training and support to launch their own businesses.

Programme Overview: 

• Access to wrap-around support
• A basic living allowance, personal mentor, industry mentor,
  mental health support service, and business shadowing and networking
• Blended Learning Environment: A combination of in-person classes, peer-to-peer learning, online self-work, fieldwork, individual and group mentoring

Requirements:

• Age: 18-35
• Relevant trade: Electrical/Plumbing
• Unemployed or self-employed (not studying)
• Qualified electrician or plumber with a trade test
  OR, have 3 years work experience in the relevant trade and are ready to take the trade test
  OR, N2 certificate and 3 years work experience in either the electrical or plumbing trade
• Desire to start their own business

Required documents

• N2 Certificate/National Technical Diploma/Trade Test if applicable
• Proof of work experience
• National Senior Certificate (is advantageous)
• Certified Copy of ID

Click on your relevant province to apply:

• Mpumalanga
• Gauteng
• KwaZulu-Natal
• Eastern Cape
• Limpopo